ELHB Hymn 170

O Lord our Father, thanks to Thee

Cyriacus Schneegass

Hymn Text

170. O Lord our Father, thanks to Thee

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1 O Lord our Father, thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For Thou hast been from misery
And dangers our Defender;
Through all the year that now has fled
Hast giv'n us life and daily bread,
And peace within our borders.
2 Lord Jesus Christ, our thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For Thou still rulest zealously
Thy fold, with mercy tender;
Thou hast redeemed us with Thy blood,
Thou art our only Trust and Good,
In life and death our Savior.
3 Lord Holy Ghost, our thanks to Thee
In this new year we render,
For by Thy grace it is that we
Enjoy Thy Word's pure splendor;
Thus Thou hast kindled from above
Within our hearts true faith and love,
And other Christian virtues.

Source noted on Hymnary: Evangelical Lutheran Hymn-book #170